Vegan Holiday Bliss

This Vegan Holiday Bliss is a creamy and aromatic eggnog recipe that's perfect for the holiday season. It's a fuss-free Christmas classic that combines the richness of almonds and cashews with the warmth of traditional holiday spices. The addition of rum, though optional, elevates this vegan eggnog to a festive and indulgent treat.

Vegan Holiday Bliss

A creamy and aromatic vegan eggnog with a festive blend of almonds, cashews, and traditional holiday spices.

4.01 from 10 votes
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened Almond milk
  • 3 tbsp raw Cashew nuts
  • 1/3 cup Water
  • 3 tbsp Agave
  • 1/2 tsp Almond extract
  • 1 pinch Ground nutmeg
  • 2 pinches Ground cinnamon
  • 1-2 cinnamon sticks for decoration
  • 2-3 Anise stars
  • 4-5 Cardamom pods
  • 2 tbsp Rum (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place raw cashews in a bowl and pour 1/3 cup of boiling water over them. Let them sit for 30 minutes until soft, then blend into a smooth puree.
  2. In a saucepan, bring almond milk, cinnamon stick, anise stars, and cardamom pods to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 5 minutes. Let it cool.
  3. Remove the spices from the milk and pour it into a blender. Add the blended cashews, almond extract, agave, nutmeg, cinnamon, and rum (if using). Blend for 3-4 minutes at medium speed.
  4. Once blended, the vegan eggnog will be moderately thick and aromatic. Decorate glasses with ground cinnamon, pour the eggnog, and serve with cinnamon sticks.